[4] The earthquake was a recorded as having a maximum intensity of strong (MMI VI), shaking both northern Thailand and Myanmar in the evening.

[5] Windows, walls and roads as well as temples all suffered damage from the quake.

[4] It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Thailand according to National Disaster Warning Center Director Somsak Khaosuwan.

[7] Chiang Rai International Airport, located near the epicenter, immediately evacuated people from its terminal.

Airport general manager Damrong Klongakara said the runway and flights had not been affected by the quake.